Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In German
Abutilon
Bambus
In French
Abutilon
Bambou
In Spanish
Abutilon
Bambú
In Greek
Abutilon
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abutilon
bambu
In Polish
Abutilon
Bambus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Bamboo
Season and care of Abutilon and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Bamboo Physical Information
Abutilon and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Abutilon and Bamboo are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Bamboo
Care of Abutilon and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.